Attorney II

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Attorney II
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Assistant General Counsel, prosecuting offenses under Title 56 of the SC Code of Laws on behalf of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Prosecutes offenses under Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws in the summary courts with an emphasis on DUIs. Provides legal advice to Department personnel on Title 56-related topics including substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, and statutory interpretation. Prepares responses to discovery requests served on Department personnel in criminal matters. Handles assigned appeals of Title 56 cases to circuit court. Conducts training and mentoring to Department personnel related to prosecution of Title 56 offenses. Handles pre-trial matters in selected Title 56 cases in summary court. Serves as Employee Advisor regarding investigation/disciplinary matters. Perform other duties as assigned by General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.

Qualification and Experience QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and 2+ years of experience as a practicing attorney. Must be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar. Completion of trial experience requirement pursuant to Rule 403, SCACR. Should have knowledge of general case, statutory and common law and a South Carolina Bar membership in good standing. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing is needed.

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